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AIU News + Student Essay + Education + Culture + Science + Technology + Art + Design + Body + Mind + Spirit + Environment +
Human Rights + The 100 Best Jobs + Bachelor of Marketing + About AIU
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This picture of the International Space Station was photographed
from the space shuttle Atlantis as the orbiting complex and the shuttle
performed their relative separation in the early hours of July 19, 2011.
The western Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau are visible below.
Photo credit: NASA
Graduation ceremony
Class of 2014s p e c i a l s e c t i o n
DirectoryDr. Franklin Valcin
President / Academic Dean
Dr. José Mercado Chief Executive
Officer
Dr. Ricardo González Provost
Ricardo González Chief Financial
Officer
Jaime Rotlewicz Dean of Admissions
Text selectionRoberto Aldrett
DesignJanice Kelly
Campus Mundi My AIU MAgAzInE
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contentsCampusGet a job!31 The best 100 jobs + 20 dream jobs
Be wise & have fun32 How to be an explorer of the world Feet hammock / Oon multi-outlet power cord / Quote from Ben Finley
progams at aiu33 Bachelor of Marketing
About usaiu: Who we are35 general information Accreditation The AIU difference Mission & Vision Organizational Structure36 School of Business and Economics School of Science and Engineering School of Social and Human Studies Online Library Resources37 Education on the 21st century AIU service
In touchaiu news4 notes / graduates of the month
student’s space21 Essay: Chikungunya virus
Learningeducation + culture25 Roots and wings / Raising awareness The toxic culture of education
science + technology26 Food packaging
art + Design27 Huicholes / Art is life
Body + mind + spirit28 Falafel & Tzatziki / Are you an introvert? / A spiritual person
environment + Human Rights29 green graves / Hippo water roller
special section7-20 Class of 2014
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June 26, 2014. Atlantic International University celebrated graduation of Summer 2014 at Miami, Florida. We received 128 graduating students from around 50 countries. We received 350 guests including family and friends of the students.
AIU is a worldwide reach univer-sity that promotes education, human rights and gender equity.
guests and graduates had the chance to do tours around the city, before and after the Ceremony.
This year graduates came from the most diverse areas of the planet. The following are the countries our graduating student’s came from:
July 13, 2014. Deshawn Kazel Cabeza has recently been offered a top posi-tion at a new law firm which he starts next week.
He has worked in the legal field for the past 13 years in California and we are sure that he will exceed expecta-tions as he has throughout his studies with Atlantic International University.
Deshawn recently graduated with a Masters degree in Business Admin-istration to which he also participated in our graduation Ceremony held in Miami, Florida, on June 26th.
We wish Deshawn the best on all his future projects and we congratu-late him for his great achievement.
July 07, 2014. AIU wants to congratulate Ten-dai Mavundutse –who has completed a Doc-torate program in Education with us– for her recent success. Her book Sieving Supervision Reports for Primary Schools in Zimbabwe (Scholars’ Press ISBn: 978-3-639710663) was developed as an assignment during her stud-ies in Atlantic International University.
She says: “Supervision of education per-sonnel, programmes and projects, is the stock in trade for District Education Officers and Education Inspectors in zimbabwe. How-ever, supervision appears to be undertaken as ‘business as usual’ as evidenced by the analysis that was made on covering minutes that were used to submit supervision reports to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education’s Head Office.”
From: Orietta Barreto Sanchez
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014
08:23 PM
To: AIU Magazine
Subject: My experience and
gratefulness to AIU. Thank you AIU, for this great opportunity
through which I was able to achieve one of
my biggest goals. Something that over time
became a reality! Before I started studying it
might have been feasible, but not adequate
to ME. The experiences of my life, and the
analysis of them allowed me to understand
it well. An immense desire to infuse with
high productivity this great effort gener-
ated by a great concern! Immersed for some
time, and trying to find a source to study,
I finally found out and got in touch with
AIU. Something we should never forget and
especially applied in my therapies –the
importance of the human factor. I was con-
tacted on the phone by a working person at
AIU, yadira Fabiola Romero. Undoubtedly
aside from doing their work, the human
aspect was something nOTEWORTHy in her
patience, understanding and many more
contributions which were a great incen-
tive to ME to begin to structure and make
possible this great achievement! Thanks
Fabiola. This way, I could meet all these
people that integrate AIU: teachers, tutors... I
got in touch with AIU and they gave me this
great opportunity: Thank you AIU!
Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Republic of Congo, Costa Rica, Denmark, Republic of Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial guinea, Ethiopia, ghana, guatemala, Hondu-ras, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Mozambique, nicaragua, nigeria, norway, Panama, Paraguay, Perú, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Singa-poore, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, zambia and zimbabwe.
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graduatesof the month
july 2014
Arturo Álvarez ToledoDoctor of Economics
Economics
Lwanga EdsonDoctor of sciEncE
Biology
Antonio Manuel Rodríguez GarcíaBachElor of sciEncE
ElEctrical EnginEEring
Jonás-Miko Mba ObonoBachElor of sciEncE
lEgal studiEs
Mario Gilmer Cuentas ZúñigamastEr of sciEncEPolitical sciEncE
Jorge Alberto Flores FloresBachElor of sciEncEsystEms EnginEEring
Stephen Loh TangweBachElor of sciEncE
ElEctrical EnginEEring
Taylor Guillermo Godoy AtanacioDoctor of PhilosoPhy
Education
Antonio da SilvaDoctor of PhilosoPhy
BusinEss administration
Fernando Manuel TitoBachElor of sciEncE
BusinEss managEmEnt
Adriano Pedro RodriguesBachElor of sciEncEsound EnginEEring
Hussain Ahmad Madani Bin AhmadBachElor of BusinEss aDministration
BusinEss administration
Gabriela Alfaro-JolicoeurBachElor of finE arts
Painting
Herculano SeverinoBachElor of hEalth sciEncE
radiology
Oswaldo Humberto Amaya AlvaradoBachElor of sciEncE
civil EnginEEring
Oscar Aníbal HernándezBachElor of EDucation
English languagE
Cesar Alfonso Alvarado VargasBachElor of sciEncE
PEtrolEum EnginEEring
Antonio Eduardo MacedoDoctor of sciEncE
tEchnology PrinciPlEs
Eshetu Bekele YimenuDoctor of PhilosoPhy
dEvEloPmEntal sociology
Bartolomeu Dias DomingosBachElor of sciEncE
Political sciEncE
Isakatonga Loanie JustinmastEr of sciEncE
information tEchnology
Samuel Albino Chova Wassuca Doctor of human rEsourcEs managEmEnt
human rEsourcEs managEmEnt
Edward SsenyangeDoctor of PhilosoPhy
sd and st
Víctor Javier Román JaramillomastEr of sciEncE
statistics
Mohamed A. M. Mohamed NourDoctor of PhilosoPhychEmical EnginEEring
Luis Octavio Fernández CortésDoctor of BusinEss aDministration
intErnational BusinEss
Patrick N. ChishikaBachElor of arts
stratEgic managEmEnt
Prince Oluyemi Gilbert FajukeDoctor of am anD Ds
managEmEnt and organization lEadErshiP
Kogo Manase Levi NganjimastEr of BusinEss aDministration
BusinEss administration
Augusto Nobre da Conceicao CalungoBachElor of sciEncE
Physics
Jairo Fabian Maldonado RoseroBachElor of Psychology
clinical Psychology
Vladimir Aveiro RiverosBachElor of sciEncEinformation systEms
Roberto Pezo DíazDoctor of PhilosoPhyrEgional dEvEloPmEnt
Muhammad AbidmastEr of sciEncE
chEmical EnginEEring
Iván Salvador Romero ArrechavalamastEr of sciEncEmacroEconomics
Joyce Kayora MwendwamastEr of sciEncE
Psychology
Hendrik Harold WaakzaamBachElor of sciEncE
BusinEss financE
Abdullahi Abdisalam Sheikh AhmedmastEr of PuBlic aDministration
PuBlic administration
Alicia Pilar Catalá SeguíDoctor of sciEncE
Psychology
Norasco Emmanuel BarutiBachElor of Economics
hEalth carE
Amaya Torre LaresgoitimastEr of Psychology
sExual aBusE
Victor DeogratiusmastEr of sciEncE
information tEchnology
Liliana Denisse Aragón NegrónBachElor of sciEncE
Psychology
Epifanio Barril BestuéBachElor of human rEsourcEs
human rEsourcEs
Pamela María Quesada PalenciaBachElor of sciEncE
intErnational rElations
Carmen Patricia Madrigal PorrasBachElor of PuBlic aDministration
local govErnmEnt managEmEnt
George Kwadwo Osei AbabioDoctor BusinEss aDministration
managEmEnt
Carolina Cardenas RoaDoctor of EDucation
sPEcial Education
Araceli Trillas SalazarmastEr of Psychology
sExual aBusE
Luis Germán Arias CampoBachElor of lEgal stuDiEs
lEgal studiEs
Luis Antonio Vidal PérezmastEr of communications
gloBal communication thEoriEs
José Luis Frutos NavamastEr of sciEncE
chEmistry
José Luis Frutos NavaDoctor of sciEncE
laBoratory administration
Patricia Irma ManzoniBachElor of arts
art history
Makaya Yusuph KasuhuBachElor of sciEncE
ElEctrical EnginEEring
Alfredo António QuindaiDoctor of PhilosoPhy
statistics
Tatah Amos TangwamastEr of sciEncE
ElEctrical EnginEEring
Albert MulandaBachElor of arts
social dEvEloPmEnt
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João Francisco PiresmastEr of BusinEss aDministration
human rEsourcE managEmEnt
Jeremias Sabingo HenriquesBachElor of BusinEss aDministration
BusinEss administration
Amal Hussain MohsenBachElor of BusinEss aDministration
BusinEss administration
Jason JohnBachElor of BusinEss aDministration
BusinEss administration
Mohammed Talal A MohannaBachElor of sciEncE
information tEchnology
Ahmed K R AjjurBachElor of sciEncE
information tEchnology
Shaymaa Asad Robin AkeilaBachElor of sciEncE
information tEchnology
Oussama Hussein AssaadmastEr of BusinEss aDministration
BusinEss administration
Nasser Abdul Aziz SolimanmastEr of BusinEss aDministration
BusinEss administration
Rishikesh P. S.mastEr of BusinEss aDministration
BusinEss administration
Jorge Alberto ValverdiDoctor of sciEncE
mEntal hEalth and addictions
Scottie L. HowellDoctor of PhilosoPhy
ExErcisE Physiology
Christiana Rexina A. PrattBachElor of BusinEss aDministration
financE
Eben Ngwal Jolie DorotheeBachElors of human rEsourcEs
human rEsourcEs
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We are so happy to announce the Graduation Ceremony regis-
tration list for December 2014 is now open.
To register please log into your stu-dent section and click on the link on top of your progress bar that says, “Re-quest graduation Ceremony.” Please note this is the only way to register for the ceremony, you must fill out all details through there.
Date and placeThursday, December 4th, 2014At Ramada Plaza Marco Polo Beach ResortSunny Isles Beach, Florida
Requirements for participation• Beginning nOW you will be able to register via your student section. This is the only form to be on the gradua-tion ceremony list.• Remember that ALL Academic and Financial obligations must be com-pleted by October 20, 2014• Please also keep in mind, that all participants must begin their visa pro-cess in time. AIU cannot provide any documents to help the student in get-ting the VISA because, being an Online Institution, it is not required to come to the US at any time. We recommend you to start the process as a tourist
visa. Please contact the US Consulate in your country to apply at your earli-est convenience.
Other activitiesIn addition to the ceremony, you will get to explore Miami with your graduation mates, some of the activities include:• A trip to the Happiest Place on Earth, Disney World Theme Parks. Enjoy the four parks and two water parks including the Magic Kingdom.• Everglades Park. Fly with us over the river of grass in an airboat and enjoy an alligator presentation in our fa-mous pit! Our tours are the longest in duration anywhere in the Everglades. Purchase your tickets here online for convenience and a special discount!• Miami Seaquarium. Daily admission includes a fun filled day of marine-life shows and exhibits on 38 beautiful acres overlooking the Miami skyline.
• Jungle Island. The design of the 18-acre gardens was based on a number of factors. The successful horticulture programs developed at Parrot Jungle and gardens (Jungle Island’s original site), combined with the landscape design and unique nature of our new site, and facilitated the growth and evolution of Jungle Island’s lush, tropi-cal landscape.• A 6-hour tour of beautiful Miami. With your fellow graduates on Friday, December 5th.
Be a part of itWe would love to see you there and be part of this awesome experience. We just had the June Graduation Cere-mony when many students from more than 50 countries attended and shared their outstanding testimonials with students worldwide. Without a doubt, we felt very fortunate to witness such unforgettable moments.
December 2014 graduation CeremonyRegistration list is now open
We, at AIU, treasure the privilege of being able to share the joy of this great achievement with you!
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Miami, Florida, the magic of the At-lantic Ocean. From Atlantic Inter-national University and presiding the Ceremony in the High Table were Dr. José Mercado, Chairman of the Board; Dr. Franklin Valcin, Academic Dean and President; Dr. Ricardo González, Provost; Ricardo González, Chief Finan-cial Officer; as well as Faculty and Academic Counsel Mem-bers, Dr. Miriam Garibaldi and Dr. Scott Wilson. The Ceremony was presented by Dr. Jack Rosenz-weig, and after that, students were able to express themselves.Dr. Scott Wilson, Dr. Franklin Valcin, Dr. José Mercado, Dr. Miriam Garibaldi, Dr. Ricardo González, Ricardo González, Dr. Jack Rosenzweig.
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“My name is Dr. Jack Rosenzweig and
I welcome you to Atlantic International University’s graduation. I want to share a few thoughts. This day is about you, so my speech will be short and sweet.
A graduation is the cul-mination of student’s hard work. The finish line to a journey that began that day they enrolled at AIU. That they decided to make a dif-ference in their families and their own lives. This included many hours of studying, of not going out, of sitting in front of a computer day in and day out. This day is also a celebra-tion for not only the students accomplishments but of the people that stood by them, they themselves sacrificing so our students could achieve their ultimate goals. Before I continue I would like to give a round of applause to
the mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, children and other family members that were there for our graduates.
As we know, globalization is a key word utilized in our society. This globalization is shown by the vast diversity of our graduates, a worthy United nations, with students from around 50 countries. But this doesn’t just mean that our graduates are from different country but also that each one of you has knowledge that you bring to us and your col-leagues. Everyone has a story of determination and triumph, of dedication to achieve your ultimate goal. Everyone one of you has gone through the some sort of challenge, but, even though you faced chal-lenges, look around you, these are the people that were able to complete the journey, that didn’t let the roadblocks im-pede them from reaching this goal, gRADUATIOn.
Albert Einstein once said “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The im-portant thing is not to stop questioning.”
you, the graduates, did not stop questioning, you contin-ued in your journey, setting
goals for yourselves, ques-tioning and moving forward until you achieved this goal. But this is not the end of the journey, this is only the beginning. With the newfound knowledge that you acquired at AIU you will now set forth and use this knowledge to improve your lives, to improve and help the countries you call home. you will utilize this knowledge to improve your way of life and in the process improve the way of life to those that stood by you, in the good and the bad.
graduates: you have the privilege, the opportunity and the responsibility to uti-lize what you have learned throughout your program at AIU and use it as an engine for sustainable growth and pros-perity, in defense of human rights, to empowering those who feel powerless, sharing the gift and self-determination possible in an Andragogic System of Education.
Today is our unique plea-sure of introducing each and every one of the graduating students here.
On behalf of the Faculty and Staff, I congratulate you sincerely and welcome you to this celebration!”
graduation speech
Evidence of your studiesnot only does your Degree look great hanging on your wall, it provides proof of your studies for employers, industry associations and for migration purposes.
CelebrationCeremonies provide an excel-lent way to celebrate all the long nights, hard work. It is your chance to be presented to the University commu-nity with such a significant accomplishment.
AcknowledgeThe ceremonies also provide an opportunity for you to thank your family, friends and
Advisors for their support dur-ing your studies. But must of all, you must thank to yourself and honor for your commit-ment and dedication.
Graduate EntitlementsAfter graduation, you can of-ficially use your qualification in your title. Refer to the Aca-demic Counselor to help you determine your post nominals (the abbreviated version of your qualification title).
Verification by employersIf you need your degree to sup-port your knowledge for a job, having your qualifications veri-fied allows you to prove you have completed your studies.
Why is graduation important?
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Degree ceremonies are an ancient tradition originated in the 11th century, in the me-dieval universities of Paris, France and Bologna, Italy. At these universities, students (called apprentices) learned skills from masters of certain crafts. At the end of the study, the apprentice achieved a ‘testimonial of skill’, presently known as the ‘degree’. The apprentice was expected to begin teaching after receiving the testimonial. The gradua-tion ceremony celebrated the apprentice’s induction into the profession of the craft.
History
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Multicultural Mosaic As usual, 2014 AIU’s graduation Ceremony was a multicultural mosaic. This time we received gradu-ates from more than 30 countries from all over the world. Besides English, people were speaking dif-ferent languages such as mandarin, spanish, french, portuguese, norwegian, danish and arabic, among others. With a radiant smile, men and women of all ages received their Degrees from the members of the High Table, and later they got to know other students.
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For a man to attain to an eminent degree in learning costs him time, watching, hunger, nakedness, diz-ziness in the head, weakness in the stomach, and other inconveniences.
–Miguel de Cervantes, writer.
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you are educated. your certification is in your degree.
you may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alter-native. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.
–Tom Brokaw, anchorman legend.
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All real education is the architecture of the soul.
–William Bennett, 3rd United States Secretary of Education.
Graduating in absence. Only a small percent-age of our graduates completing their program during this first semester of the year could attend this graduation Ceremony. The main obstacle was traveling from home to the US, leaving their family and their work. We greet all students graduating in absence, and we congratulate them as well.
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Congratulations graduates!
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Abotsi Jacob KofiAhmadu Saleh
Alberto DomingosAlex Mauricio Mata Hernandez
Ana OrtizAna María Ramos Barreto
Brenda BwalyaBurnard Schnellback
Chanda KalubaCharles Pride MucheroClemence Kapalamula
David BustamanteDouglas Rivero
Douglas MwewaDzifa Stephanie Kpodoh
Enrique Heine ParadaEvelyn Tetteh
Francisco Pereira MartinsGeorge Okoth Onyango
Guang YangHayford AgyekumIbrahim Al Saleh
James AlieJauffur Abdul RaoufJavier Real SánchezJorge Araya Morales
José Clemente OrozcoLisette Margarita Calderon Bach
Lito Manuel Davila ToroLucy Gómez Heyliger
Luis Eduardo Franco MauricioManuel Dario Carvajal Trillos
Marco Antonio CabreraMario Julio Garibaldo Gonzalez
Mitra HeidarpanahOlugbenga Anfela
Pedro Pablo Castillo PrietoReinaldo Alcides Carballo Carballo
Rigoberto Bazã¡NRufino Alvarez Ortiz
Salomao Rogerio Laurindo LaurindoTriza Tsiga Magreta
Victor Manuel Eustaquio Vallejo BadilloWilliam Perez Matos
Alberto Luis Musikman
Amaal NamakulaAna Ceferina Villaorduna Caldas De Acuna
Arnaldo Castillo GuizaBertha Josefa Tellez
Chilika Devin Wellings SimfukweCleopatra Shingirai Matanhire-Mutisi
Daniel NyarkoDoreen Ngonda (Mrs. Sanje)
Edgar Olmedo Cruz MicanEric Regai Magejo
Glennys Gisela Rojas RodriguezHugo Mendez Chavez
Ivan Rojas AyalaKabir Ashiru Matazu
Luis NarváezMantane Diop
Maxwell David AkabaRegina Muzamai Maambo
Regina Nana Nyarkoa AsieduSsendagire Hassan Wasswa
Walter Roberto Kestler AlvarezWill Roberto Castro Moncada
Felix FariasIbrahim Rajee
José Arturo LeónJoseph Ndengu
Michael KwatengRene Mora-Casal
Sardaouna AhmadouScott Ogburn
Thu Rein Ko KoAdow Auckhinleck Kwame
Alexandra GarcíaAlmintor Giovanni Torres Quiroz
Amos MarumeArlindo Bengui Andre
Aurora Evangelina Guerra ChiwBoniface Nakwagelewi Ata Deagbo
Capt. Robin David TylerCarmen Rainelda Alfaro Alfaro
Claudia Marquez DíazDaniel Peres Sassuco
David HallDoris Liliana Quiroz Cardenas
Eliete Sampaio Farneda
George Rolando Hidalgo Muã±OzHenry LoongoJaime Miguel
Jean Felix Aimable NtakiyimanaJean Hude Moudingo Ekindi
John AsogwaLorna P Thompson
Luis Alberto Neyra ArismendizLuz Marina Cano Molano
Margaret Ordoñez Smith De DaniesMaria Angelina Reyes Fuentes
Maria Del Pilar Soledad Ocampo PizanoRaynier Omar Aldana GibajaSilvia Lujan Picelille LucaioliVicente Nsue Nsue Mengue
Zewdie GebretsadikAbdiqani Egal
Alba Ziomara AvileAli Rachid Hassan
Ana Karina De Oliveira AragaoDavid Njoh Nyingchia
Deshawn CabezaEdward Sesay
Elba Susana Moyano Acuã±AEugenia Madhidha
Henry Marcelo Troya AlvercaHildagaard Chimbizi
Jean Paul MugabowishemaJosephine D. F. Tengbeh
Limenew FelekeLungile Magadzire
Miss. Elizabeth Munzara KarongaOnasanya Emmanuel Oludayo
Yoseph Shimeles CheruJorge Araya
Pedro Castillo Salomão Rogerio LaurindoCambridge Henry Hayford
Faustino Nsang Diogenes Castillo Duran
Juan Pablo Moreno John-Baptist Rusine
Cesar Alvarado Edwin Cozar
Jose Arturo León Velazquez
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Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV) is an arbovirus of the alphavirus genus
(Togaviridae family) transmitted by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. The word, Chikungunya, translates to “that which bends up”, based on the stooped position of patients during the rheu-matic symptoms of the disease. The
disease was first discovered in Tanza-nia in 1952-53 [1,2]. In the past 50 years, there have been outbreaks of CHIKV in Asia and Africa. In 2004, an outbreak in Kenya occurred and spread to the Comoros infecting over 5,000 cases. In 2005-2006, a CHIKV outbreak infected an estimated 300,000 of an island
population with about 785,000, with 237 resultant mortalities. The fac-tors favoring this epidemic included viremic travelers from Africa, an im-munologically naive population, and a mutation of the CHIKV that expanded the mosquito vector from the Aedes aegypti (aka the yellow Fever Mosqui-to) to the Aedes albopictus (the Asian Tiger Mosquito) which was common on the island [1,3-8].
From the outbreaks in Reunion with the CHIKV mutation (E1-A226V) which improves replication and transmission efficiency in Ae. albopic-tus as well as the original Ae. aegypti, outbreaks spread to the India subcon-tinent [4,9]. A viremic traveler returning from India was the index case that led to autochthonous transmission in Italy [10]. Parola et al describe CHIKV patients from Southern France return-ing from Reunion Island as well as one autochthonous nosocomial infection from metropolitan France [6].
In December 2013, alerts posted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Pan American Health Organiza-tion (PAHO) reported autochthonous cases of CHIKV in the Caribbean island of Saint Martin [11,12]. Prior reports of imported cases in the Americas were reported in Brazil, Canada, French guyana, Martinique, and the United States [12-14]. In late December 2013, updates on the CHIKV cases reported confirmed or suspected cases on Saint Martin, guadeloupe, Martinique, and Saint Barthelemy islands. The Euro-pean Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) urged vigilance to clinicians, travel authorities and blood
safety authorities about the spread of CHIKV, due to enhanced travel during the Christmas holidays [15]. Since the CHIKV vectors (Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus) are present in various Ca-ribbean islands and the United States, and complicated with the delayed of symptoms of CHIKV viremic patients, it is only a matter of time before the mainland United States reports au-tochthonous cases of its own. The fol-lowing text provides further evidence supporting this theory.
Symptoms of CHIKVCHIKV onset of symptoms is usu-
ally rapid, one to 12 after infection (averaging three days) [1,16]. But, the infected traveler from CHIKV infected countries may not demonstrate symp-toms until three days later; ample time for air travel to various virally naive countries. The symptoms include high fever (40oC), rash, myalgia, and polyarthralgia (nOTE: the arthralgia is usually symmetrical and affects more than one joint) [1,7,16]. Also, other symp-toms reports include headaches, pho-tophobia, skin rash, and some reports of lethal encephalitis [1,7,16]. Although the acute symptoms can subside in 1 to 2 weeks, the arthralgia can persist for months or years [16]. Schilte et al. [17] reported in a long term study of CHIKV patients; that patients with the presence of arthralgia 4 months after infection and being over 35 years of age were at risk for long-term arthral-gia. The morbidity for CHIKV is high at least 35% and the mortality is low (be-low 1%); but “silent” infections are rare and thought to be no more than 15%
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of infected individuals [1]. Laboratory diagnostic tests for CHIKV infection are serological methods, viral isolation, and reverse-transcription-PCR (RT-PCR) [1,10,13,16].
Upon onset of the acute phase, the viral load of CHIKV can rise to 108 viral particles per milliliter of blood [1], which enhances the development of the human-mosquito-human trans-mission cycle [14]. Furthermore, Reis-kind et al [18] reported that Ae. aegypti and Ae. Albopictus, both common to Florida were able to rapidly become infected with the mutated Reunion CHIKV strain (E1-A226V).
The virus following the mosquito bite replicates in skin fibroblasts and then spreads via the bloodstream to target the liver, muscle, brain, joints, and lymphoid tissue [1,7,16]. Sourisseau et al [7] reports that CHIKV has been found to replicate in human epithe-lial, endothelial, primary fibroblasts, and monocyte-derived macrophages. The CDC has listed CHIKV category C priority pathogen [10,19]: that is could be engineered as for mass production and as a potential biological weapon due to ease of production and dis-semination, availability, and potential for high morbidity and mortality rates and major health impact.
Threat to the United StatesThe primary threat of CHIKV
introduction into the US is from viremic travelers. Several incidents have already been reported of trav-elers entering the US with CHIKV [12-14] as well as documented cases of CHIKV infected travelers returning to
European countries, Australia, and Asia [6,13,14]. Although little is known of potential zoological reservoirs in the US, Thiboutot et al [13] describes the sylvantic cycle with non-human primates and forest mosquitoes in Africa, as well as describe the urban cycle which consists only of human-mosquito-human transmission.
Ae. aegypti (commonly called the yellow Fever Mosquito) has been present in the US since early coloni-zation and is believed to have been in-troduced from Africa from ships used by European explorers and early coloniza-tion efforts [20]. It can thrive and reproduce in urban settings and even un-used flower pots, drainage ditches, and spare tires. The female feeds to produce eggs and is active during the daytime [20], but can feed at night under artificial lighting [21]. Although survival is poor in hot, dry climates, the mosquito can spread in the Eastern US from the gulf states to the Mid-Atlantic and beyond to new york. This would include summer time proliferation to high population urban areas such as Washington, DC, new york, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Atlanta to name just a few cities. The eggs can withstand desiccation
for a long period of time which would increase the spread of the mosquito depending on the mode of transporta-tion [20]. The species is active in the northern parts of the US during the summer and active year round in the Southern US [21].
Ae. Albopictus (Commonly called the Asian Tiger Mosquito) has been established in the southeast of the
US and in the Caribbean [16]. The mosquito is common in urban areas and flour-ishing in 36 states in the US [13,14]. The mosquito can survive both urban and rural environments, has a flight radius of 400 to 600 meters and is an aggressive daytime biter
[1,22]. Ae. Albopictus eggs are long-lived and cold hardy enhancing the invasive spread of this vector [22].
Benedict et al [22] using ecological niche model, gARP (genetic Algorithm for Rule Set Production), provided an ecological risk map of the spread of the mosquito globally, but this study included of the gulf Coast, Mid-West, Mid-Atlantic states of the US as well as some infestations into southern new England states. The Benedict et al study also describes how Ae. Albopictus demonstrates the ability to inhabit either relatively cold and dry or warm and wet climates; both found
in Eastern and gulf states, especially urban zones.
Rochlin et al used the environ-mental modeling model, Maxent, on the spread of Ae. Albopictus in the northeastern US [23]. The Rochlin et al study uses predictions based on the invasive spread of the mosquito through 2099 taking into account fu-ture climatic projections due to global warming. The study finds that the mosquito will reach the coastline of new England states including Maine as well as metropolitan Boston areas by 2080 [23]. Although the Rochlin et al study differs slightly in the spread of Ae. Albopictus from the gARP study, both predictive models indicate the invasive spread of a vector with the potential to spread CHIKV to high population areas of the northeastern part of the US.
It must be noted that several cases of laboratory infection of CHIKV from blood samples have been reported [24-26]. Hence, the risk to public blood supplies and enhanced CHIKV trans-mission from infected blood transfu-sions is great, IF the CHIKV enters the urban population areas [10].
Finally, the use of the invasive spe-cies of mosquitoes to transmit CHIKV could be an act of bioterrorism to a naive population [27,28]. Lockwood [29] describes a bioterrorism scenario of using Ae. aegypti to spread yel-low Fever to Mardi gras partiers in new Orleans with the help of viremic yellow fever martyr to ensure the infected mosquitoes spread their bio-weapon to the unsuspecting populace in the city. CHIKV has the potential for
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similar weaponization and bioterror-ism applications.
CounterstrategiesThe counterstrategies are difficult
and limited as are the treatments for CHIKV. The only treatments at pres-ent are anti-inflammatory drugs and a few studies suggest anti-viral may help reduce viral activity, but no large scale study on antiviral drugs as a cure exists at present [1,16]. At present, viral vaccines have been slow and difficult in develop-ment due in part to the limited fund-ing and the risks associated with live attenuated, inactivated viral vaccines, or genetically recombinant genetically engineered vaccines [1,2,13]. Several studies from the US Army and other re-search centers in France have reported progress [2]. The studies have been spurred on especially due to concerns that CHIKV could be used as a biologi-cal weapon by terrorists. Furthermore, passive immunotherapy using purified immunoglobulin extracted from recov-ering CHIKV patients has demonstrated effectiveness in neutralizing CHIKV in vitro and in vivo studies [30].
Controlling the spread will require rapid diagnostics and education of clinicians and laboratory workers to avoid infection during testing as previ-ous mentioned in the Cordel study [24]. Furthermore, the risks of contamina-tion from a Category C pathogen [19] may require delays in getting diagnos-tic samples to diagnostic labs prop-erly suited for handling and testing of CHIKV. These delays may hamper detection of viremic patients and may require testing of antibodies during
the convalescent period [1,16]. Fur-thermore, training such as the PAHO provided to Caribbean clinical workers [31] may be required for public health officials as well as clinicians especially in large urban communities BEFORE CHIKV arrives into the US.
Further, in pursuit of controlling the spread of CHIKV, vector control will be essential. Although the familiar response to mosquito control has been insecticide spraying and control of breeding sites (such as trash and tire removal), other strategies will require further investigation. Some promising studies using a specific strain of the endosymbiotic bacterium Wolbachia have been found to induce resistance to CHIKV in both Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus [32,33]. Previous stud-ies using Wolbachia strains have demonstrated that the bacterium induces disease-resistance genes in the mosquitoes as well as inhibits viral reproduction in Dengue (another alphavirus similar to CHIKV) virus in Ae. Aegypti [34]. This research warrants further research, development, and commercialization.
Final plansCDC and state and local public
health agencies have to prepare now for the eventual invasion of CHIKV into the US. Planning, education, and expansion of clinical testing facilities as well as precise training of labora-tory personnel will be key. The re-sponses during the outbreak of CHIKV by an informed and prepared public health service will mean the difference between a controlled, effective, and
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intelligent response or a public panic, unrestrained vector born outbreak, and needless suffering of CHIKV in-fected patients.
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Raising awareness
The toxic culture of education“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” –Albert Einstein
Joshua Katz is a high school math teacher in Or-ange County, Florida. Here’s an excerpt of his talk.“So, there I was, working with a student, natalie,
on solving equations. She had to multiply 2 times 9 and was stuck. no joke, my students get stuck on that. So, I decided to go for the teaching moment. 2 times 9. All she had to do was count by 2, nine times, that was it. She tried and failed three times, on paper and on fingers, in both English and Spanish, her native tongue. THREE TIMES. natalie is 16. In the ninth grade. And she is nOT ALOnE. nOT By A LOng SHOT.
I teach at a high school with a student popula-tion of over 3,000. It is only one of over 30,000 high schools in the United States. you have to somehow begin to wrap your head around the enormity of the number of natalies in our schools, in our country, in our future.”
Watch this interesting talk at tedxtalks.ted.com/video/Toxic-Culture-of-Education-Joshu;search%3At
Source: Deaf restaurant Signs offers edible lessons in sign language, by Jonathan Forani. www.thestar.comSource: 10 Ways to Raise a Competent, Confident Child. www.ahaparenting.com
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When Manikumar was a manager at a Boston Pizza in Markham, he noticed one of his
regular guests was deaf. With no tools or education for staff to communicate with him, ordering food was a game of point, nod and serve.
Manikumar sought to change that. He learned American Sign Language, known as ASL, beginning with the basics: ‘hello’, for starters, and most im-portant, ‘enjoy’. “He was very delighted. He brought his friends the next day,” says Manikumar, who has since broadened his ASL vocabulary through inter-actions with the deaf community, a group he now calls ‘family’.
From that moment of prime customer service came the idea for Signs Restaurant, where the deaf can work and dine using their language, but also a place for the hearing to learn about the deaf com-munity. For Manikumar’s deaf staff –who make up more than half of his new hires and nearly all dining room servers– Signs is a rare opportunity.
A first in Canada, the restaurant joins a growing international trend in raising awareness of the deaf community through sign language menus. Similar restaurants exist in San Francisco, San Antonio, Paris and the gaza Strip.
How do we hit that sweet spot of appropriate support and protection for our kids, on the one
hand, and enough independence to foster confidence and competence on the other?1. Stop controlling and start coaching. Doing things with them teaches them how and builds confidence.2. Remember that perfection is not the goal. Con-stant intervention undermines a child’s confidence. 3. Let them try to do it themselves from the earliest age. Just give them appropriate encouragement.4. Help them build confidence by tackling man-ageable challenges with your assistance. This also teaches children that help is always available if they need it.5. Don’t set them up for failure. Offer structure to help him succeed. 6. Praise effort, not results. “I see you worked so hard on this.” “Wow! you didn’t give up!” 7. Teach self-encouragement. When they make a mistake, they need an automatic internal comforting voice to encourage and motivate them.8. Model positive self-talk. It improves our ability to master difficult tasks.9. Manage frustrating circumstances. your empathy will be a critical factor in his overcoming it. 10. Affirm your child’s ability to impact the world. The more they have opportunities to make a differ-ence in the world, the more capable they will feel.
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Food packagingIs it reasonable that it takes several years for a milk carton to decompose naturally, when the milk goes sour after a week? ThIs Too shAll pAss is a series where the packaging have the same short life-span as the food they contain. The package and its content are working in symbiosis.
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Rice PackageMade of biodegradable
beeswax. To open it, peel it like a fruit.
This package is designed to contain dry goods, like grains and rice.
Oil packageThis one is made of caramel-ized sugar coated with wax.
To open it, crack it like an egg. Then the wax no longer pro-
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In the surface, the subject of this movie appears to be a conflict between two political postures, but
in reality it is about the clash between two Cosmo-visions or existential postures: the spiritual vision that fights to preserve the sacred against the logic of the material profit that has as an ultimate goal, the economical gain even over life itself.
The very essence of being Huichol has to do with the spiritual and community work. It consists in maintaining the Matrix of life in the planet through ceremonial work that includes pilgrimages, offer-ings and dialogue with their ancestors. According to them, earth and every being that inhabits it, each element of nature, is sacred. In Wirikuta, their home, peyote flourishes and this is the central element of
the Wixárika (Huichol) spirituality, since it is the access to dialogue with their gods.
Transversal to this millenary ritual that has been repeated genera-tion after generation, the conflict appears: The threat of the mining companies that, if their exploitation efforts are successful, could con-taminate and destroy Wirikuta, transform-ing it into a sterile and inhabitable territory. Defiled and profaned.
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the last peyote guardians
Art is lifeElias Kobina Nyarko Anderson March 14, 1972 · Takoradi, Ghana
Argentina–México. 2014. 110’. HD. Director: Hernán Vilchez. Producer: Kabopro Films. Associate Producer: Paola Stefani. Cinematography: José Andrés Solórzano. Original Music: Gastón Salazar. Animation and Post Video: Eugenio Costa. Graphic Design: Gustavo González Roth, Geni Expósito. Promotional Contents: Flor Po-destá. Website: José Francisco Hernández. Marketing and Press: Lucía D. Miranda, Lariza Melo. Head of Promotion: Eugenia Toussaint. Eng. Translation: Eloy Benítez.
I am born for a season, visible by the words of my days and the works of my hands. The making of what is desired, truly is not my own and the definite source of it justifies our limitations.
great works will be recognized centuries ahead of our days and identifying them by their makers, would speak of times today. There is no place for everything to stand space and time. Indigenous, visioning through revelations has been the underly-ing factors I bring to creation these contemporary paintings.
“Art is life”.
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2 cups dried chickpeas, rinsed well and soaked overnight1 small yellow onion1 bunch mint, washed1/2 bunch cilantro, rinsed and coarsely chopped3 cloves garlic1 egg (optional)1 piece bread2 pinches salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 teaspoons ground cumin2 lemons, juiced1 cup vegetable oil for frying1 cucumber, peeled and seeded1 cup plain yogurt, greek style preferredsalt and pepper to taste1 pkg. pita or flatbread
1. Drain chickpeas and let air dry for 2 hours, or more. Process chickpeas, onion, 2 cloves garlic, half bunch mint, cilantro, egg, bread, salt and pepper, cumin and half the lemon juice on low speed until a thick paste forms. no chunks or your balls will fall apart. Form into patties and let rest while tzatziki is made. 2. Rinse processor and pulse cucumber, yogurt, rest of mint and lemon juice and garlic clove on low just until blended. Salt and pepper to taste. 3. Fry patties in vegetable oil on medium high heat for 3 minutes each side or until golden brown. Serve with warm pita or flatbread.
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Introversion is a basic temperament, so the social
aspect –which is what people focus on– is really a small part of being an introvert, it affects everything in your life. See if any of these 23 telltale signs of introversion apply to you.1. you find small talk incred-ibly cumbersome.2. you go to parties –but not to meet people.
3. you often feel alone in a crowd.4. networking (small-talk with the end goal of advancing your career) makes you feel like a phony. 5. you’ve been called “too intense.”6. you’re easily distracted.7. Downtime doesn’t feel un-productive to you.8. giving a talk in front of 500 people is less stressful than having to mingle with those people afterwards..9. When you get on the sub-way, you sit at the end of the bench –not in the middle.10. you start to shut down after you’ve been active for too long.11. you’re in a relationship with an extrovert.
12. you’d rather be an expert at one thing than try to do everything.13. you actively avoid any shows that might involve audience participation.14. you screen all your calls –even from friends.15. you notice details that others don’t.16. you have a constantly running inner monologue.17. you have low blood pressure.18. you’ve been called an “old soul” –since your 20s.19. you don’t feel “high” from your surroundings.20. you look at the big picture.21. you’ve been told to “come out of your shell.”22. you’re a writer.23. you alternate between phases of work and solitude.
A spiritual person is one who seeks to elevate himself, to connect with a higher power, or simply his higher self. He believes there is more to the world than what is easily seen, than what is merely physical. He will have certain guidelines of behavior and diet that he will go by, but all in the name of properly attuning with the infinite and entering some higher state of consciousness. Tibetan monks are a great example of the spiritual. Source: Are You ‘Spiritual’ but Not Religious? by Peter Baksa www.huffingtonpost.com
Source: “The Introvert’s Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World” by Sophia Dembling. “The Introvert Advantage” by Dr. Marti Olsen Laney.
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hippo Water RollerGreen graves
Unlike traditional burial, natu-ral burial (also referred to as
green burial) doesn’t seek to fight the effects of decomposition, but to harmonize with them by burying the body in a way that quickly re-cycles it into the ecosystem. grave openings are prepared without the concrete vaults required for reinforcing standard graves, so the only thing in between the unpre-served body and soil is an organic fabric burial shroud or casket made from Earth-friendly material like wicker, cardboard, or bamboo.
Born from a conversation with-in the environmental movement of the mid-1990s, natural burial has been gaining popular-ity ever since, and is part of
that competition, French designers Enzo Pascual and Pierre Rivière developed Emergence, an eco-casket made from biodegradable plastics embedded with tree seedlings that will take root as the casket decomposes; Hungarian designer Ágnes Hegedüs created an inex-pensive floating urn housing a clay pot that’s designed to slowly sink to the ocean floor; and South African designer, Ancunel Steyn, proposed Design for Death Living, an urban plan that seeks to combine memorial walls housing cremated human remains with mixed-use public space. Other not so new options are:
Alkaline Hydrolysis. Also known as resomation, aquamation, or biocremation. A water-based chemical resolving process that uses an alkaline solution of po-tassium hydroxide combined with 300-degree Fahr-enheit heat and 60 pounds of pressure per square inch to dissolve bodies in large stainless steel cylinders.
Promession. Developed by Susanne Wiigh-Mäsak, a Swedish biologist and entrepreneur, this method utilizes freeze-drying to dispose of dead bodies. Doused in a bath of liquid nitrogen, a corpse is frozen to -148 degrees Fahrenheit, and, once brittle enough, is shattered via short, mechanical vibrations. The resulting compound is then placed in a vacuum chamber to remove all ice, leaving 55-66 pounds of powdered human “promains.” Mercury tooth fillings
and any other metal implants are sieved out with an induced magnetic field, and the dry powder is placed into a cornstarch enclosure and interred into top layers of soil where mi-croorganisms can fully incorporate it within a matter of months.
Infinity Burial Project. Artist and Mas-sachusetts Institute of Technology research fellow, Jae Rhim Lee imagines a very unique fate for the postmortem body: decomposition via mushroom, inspired by the mushroom’s natural ability to remediate toxins in its en-vironment. Source: Graves That Save, by Alli Magidsohn.
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This project aims to alleviate the daily struggle endured by women & children by helping them
improve their ability to transport much more water, much more easily and in less time from water points that are often located far from their homes.
The Hippo Water Roller carries 90 litres (24 gallons) of water inside a rolling wheel –the weight of the wa-ter is borne on the ground. Five times the amount of water is rolled in the time it takes to collect one bucket of water. A steel clip-on handle allows the drum to be rolled by either pushing or pulling depending on gradients, and the design allows two people to pull the roller up very steep gradients. The large opening allows for easy filling and cleaning of the interior. The sealed lid ensures hygienic storage of water.
Partner with hipporoller.org and make a difference by helping impoverished communities improve access to water for immediate benefits and tangible results.
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a larger trend, paradoxical to some: the effort to make human death itself more sustainable. It is being engineered by social innovators all over the world who believe end-of-life deci-sions that take into account the future well-being of the planet are part of this generation’s legacy of environmental stewardship.
This past April, Designboom, an online magazine dedicated to art, design and archi-tecture, launched an entire competition called Design for Death that received more than 2,000 submissions from around the world. For
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All jobs aren’t created equal. In fact, some are simply better than the
rest. U.S. News 100 Best Jobs of 2014 of-fer a mosaic of employment opportunity, good salary, manageable work-life bal-ance and job security. Some careers offer just the right mix of these components –nearly 40 percent of our picks are health care jobs– but the list also includes strong showings from occupations in the social services and business sectors.
The component measures and their weight in computing the overall score were: 10-year growth Volume (10%), 10-year growth Percent-age (10%), Median Salary (30%), Job Prospects (20%), Employment Rate (20%), Stress Level (5%), Work-Life Balance (5%).
1. Software Developer2. Computer Systems Analyst3. Dentist4. nurse Practicioner5. Pharmacist6. Registered nurse7. Physical Therapist8. Physician9. Web Developer10. Dental Hygienist11. Information Security Analyst12. Database Administrator13. Physician Assistant14. Occupational Therapist15. Market Research Analyst16. Phlebotomist17. Physical Therapist Assistant18. Civil Engineer19. Mechanical Engineer20. Veterinarian21. Occupational Therapy Assistant
22. Clinical Laboratory Technician23. Operations Research Analyst24. IT Manager25. Dietitian and nutritionist26. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer27. Massage Therapist28. Veterinary Technologist and Technician29. Esthetician30. Computer Programmer31. School Psychologist32. Respiratory Therapist33. Epidemiologist34. Maintenance and Repair Worker35. Speech Language Pathologist36. Substance Abuse Counselor37. Construction Manager38. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational nurse39. Accountant40. High School Teacher41. Financial Advisor42. Business Operations Manager43. Bookkeeping, Accounting and Audit Clerk44. Marketing Manager45. Medical Assistant46. Financial Manager47. Medical Equipment Repairer48. Clinical Social Worker49. nail Technician50. Middle School Teacher51. Lawyer52. Computer Systems Administrator53. Meeting, Convention and Event Planner54. Compliance Officer55. Medical Secretary56. Radiologic Technologist57. Bill Collector58. Child and Family Social Worker59. Cost Estimator
60. Optician61. Exterminator62. Insurance Agent63. Financial Analyst64. Elementary School Teacher65. Hairdresser66. Dental Assistant67. Management Analyst68. Home Health Aide69. Patrol Officer70. Recreation and Fitness Worker71. HR Specialist72. Personal Care Aide73. Sales Manager74. Taxi Driver and Chauffer75. Logistician76. Marriage and Family Therapist77. Surgical Technologist78. Computer Support Specialist79. Administrative Assistant80. Sales Representative81. nursing Aide82. Interpreter and Translator83. Pharmacy Technician84. Preschool Teacher85. Public Relations Specialist86. School Counselor87. Paralegal88. Paramedic89. Real Estate Agent90. glazier91. Art Director92. Architect93. Customer Service Representative94. Plumber95. Office Clerk96. Auto Mechanic97. Mental Health Counselor98. Landscape and groundskeeper99. Stuctural iron and Steelworker100. Painter
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–former business executive from Or-egon–, these are the 20 most-popular jobs. After reading both lists, can you see the difference? Write an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know about your real job and your dream job.1 Actor2 Baker3 Bed-and-breakfast owner4 Brew master5 Chocolatier6 Dog day-care owner7 Fashion buyer/designer8 Hotel manager9 Interior designer10 Music producer11 Nonprofit director12 Photographer13 Private investigator14 Sports announcer15 TV producer16 Voice-over artist17 Wedding planner18 Wine store/bar owner19 Winemaker20 Writer/publisherSource: www.boston.com Image: www.medixteam.com
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oon multi-outlet power cord. Logical function plus thoughtful de-sign. Organize plugs and blocky adapt-ers, ubiquitous in our lives, with a combination of three electrical sockets designed to flex and rotate conform to different situations. These charm-ing outlets are bound to cheer up any home or office. okum.co
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How to be an explorer of the world
1. always be looking. (notice the ground beneath your feet)
2. consider everything alive & animate.
3. everything is interesting. look closer.4. alter your course often.5. observe for long dura- tions (and short ones).
6. notice the stories going on around you.
7. notice patterns. make connections.
8. Document your findings (field notes) in a variety of ways.9. incorporate indeterminancy.10. observe movement.11. create a personal dialogue with your enviroment. talk to it.12. trace things back to their origins.
13. use all of the senses in your investigations.
Source: How to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum, by Keri Smith
Ron Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA –in abandoned lots, traffic medians, along the curbs. Why? Watch the talk A guerilla gardener in South Central LA at www.ted.com
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The Bachelor of Marketing (BS) program objective is to help
students develop an understanding of consumer behavior and the broader environment within the operations of the organization, as well as developing skills in collecting, analyzing, and using information about customers, competi-tors, and the environment for manage-rial decisions. The Bachelor of Mar-keting (BS) program is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic record and life experi-ence, AIU staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis. This flexibility to meet student needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs. Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. In-stead, the online Bachelor of Marketing (BS) curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor.
It specifically addresses strengths and weaknesses with respect to market opportunities in the student’s major and intended field of work. Under-standing that industry and geographic factors should influence the content of the curriculum instead of a standard-ized one-fits-all design is the hallmark of AIU’s unique approach to adult education. This philosophy addresses the dynamic and constantly changing environment of working professionals by helping adult students in reach-ing their professional and personal goals within the scope of the degree program.
IMPoRTANT: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as AIU programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and ex-ample. Want to learn more about the curriculum design at AIU? go ahead
and visit our website, especially the Course and Curriculum section:www.aiu.edu/CourseCurriculum.html
Core Courses and TopicsFinancial Accounting Managerial Accounting Business Law Management Theory and Practices Principles of Finance Marketing Advertising Marketing Behavior Marketing Research Integrated Marketing Internet Marketing E-Commerce Public Relations Persuasive Strategies Relationship Marketing global Marketing Media and Crisis Communication Public Relations and Professional Strategy
Orientation CoursesCommunication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)Organization Theory (Portfolio)Experiential Learning (Autobiography)Academic Evaluation (Questionnaire) Fundament of Knowledge (Integration Chart) Fundamental Principles I (Philosophy of Education)Professional Evaluation
(Self Evaluation Matrix) Development of graduate Study (guarantee of an Academic Degree)
Research ProjectBachelor Thesis Project MBM300 Thesis ProposalMBM302 Bachelor Thesis (5,000 words)
Publication Each Bachelor of Marketing graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public do-main or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.
Skills for success • Able to analyze and interpret information• Creative• Very good communication skills• Organizational skills• Able to work as part of a team• Able to work independently.
Contact us to get startedSubmit your online Application, paste your resume and any additional com-ments/questions in the area provided.www.aiu.edu/requestinfo.html?Request+Information=Request+Information
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MISSION: To be a higher learning institution concerned about generat-ing cultural development alternatives likely to be sustained in order to lead to a more efficient administration of the world village and its environment; exerting human and community rights through diversity with the ultimate goal of the satisfaction and evolution of the world.
VISION: The empowerment of the individual towards the convergence of the world through a sustainable edu-cational design based on andragogy and omniology.
General informationAtlantic International University offers distance learning degree programs for adult learners at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral level. With self paced pro-gram taken online, AIU lifts the obstacles that keep professional adults from com-pleting their educational goals. Programs are available throughout a wide range of majors and areas of study. All of this with a philosophically holistic approach towards education fitting within the balance of your life and acknowledging the key role each individual can play in their community, country, and the world.
While national Accreditation is common for tradi-tional U.S. institutions of higher learning utilizing standard teaching methods, every country has its own standards and accrediting organizations. Accreditation is a voluntary process and does not guarantee a worthy education. Rather, it means an institution has submitted its courses, programs, budget, and educational objectives for review. AIU’s Distance Learning Programs are unique, non-traditional and not accredited by the U.S. De-partment of Education. This may be a determining factor for those individuals interested in pursuing certain disciplines requiring State licensing, (such as law, teaching, or medicine). It is recommended that you consider the importance of national Ac-creditation for your specific field or profession.
Although Atlantic International University’s individualized Distance Learning Degree Pro-grams, are distinct from traditional educational institutions, we are convinced of their value and acceptance worldwide. non-traditional programs are important because they recognize knowledge gained outside the classroom and incorporate a broader more comprehensive view of the learning experience. Many great institutions are unac-credited. We invite you to compare our programs and philosophy with traditional classroom-based programs to determine which is best suited to your
needs and budget.
AIU has chosen private accreditation through the Accrediting Commission International (ACI), obtained in 1999. ACI is not regulated or approved by the US Department of Education. ATLAnTIC In-TERnATIOnAL UnIVERSITy IS nOT ACCREDITED By An ACCREDITIng AgEnCy RECOgnIzED By THE UnITED STATES SECRETARy OF EDUCA-TIOn. note: In the U.S., many licensing authorities require accredited degrees as the basis for eligibility for licensing. In some cases, accredited colleges may not accept for transfer courses and degrees completed at unaccredited colleges, and some em-ployers may require an accredited degree as a basis for eligibility for employment.
AIU is incorporated in the state of Hawaii. As a University based in the U.S., AIU meets all state and federal laws of the United States. There is no dis-tinction between the programs offered through AIU and those of traditional campus based programs with regards to the following: your degree, transcript and other graduation documents from AIU follow the same standard used by all U.S. colleges and uni-versities. AIU graduation documents can include an apostille and authentication from the U.S. Depart-ment of State to facilitate their use internationally. Authentication from the U.S. Department of State is a process that will ultimately bind a letter signed by the U.S. Secretary of State (permanently with a metal ring) to your graduation documents.
The AIU Difference Mission & Vision
Accreditation
Organizational Structure
Dr. Franklin ValcinPresident/Academic Dean
Dr. José MercadoChief Executive Officer
Dr. Ricardo GonzálezProvost
Ricardo GonzálezChief Financial Officer
Jaime RotlewiczDean of Admissions
Clara MargalefDirector of International
Relations
ofelia HernandezDirector of AIU
Juan Pablo MorenoDirector of Operations
Miqueas VirgileIT Director
Edward LambertAcademic Coordinator
Ariadna RomeroAcademic Coordinator
Carlos AponteTelecommunications
Coordinator
Rosie PerezFinance Coordinator
Linda CollazoStudent Services Coordinator
Kingsley ZeleeIT Coordinator
Maria SerranoLogistics Coordinator
Amalia AldrettAdmissions Coordinator
Alba ochoaAdmissions Coordinator
Sandra GarciaAdmissions Coordinator
Veronica AmuzAdmissions Coordinator
Nadia GabaldonRegistrar Office
Monica SerranoRegistrar Office
Lee RoblesStudent Services Supervisor
Laura GuillaumeAccounting Coordinator
Mario CruzAdministrative Coordinator
Yolanda LlorenteAdministrative Assistant
Nadia BaileyAcademic Tutor
Silvia StabioAcademic Tutor
Liliana PenarandaAcademic Tutor
Renata Da SilvaAcademic Tutor
Junko ShimizuAcademic Tutor
It is acknowledged that the act of learn-ing is endogenous, (from within), rather than exogenous. This fact is the underly-ing rationale for “Distance Learning”, in all of the programs offered by AIU.
The combination of the underlying principles of student “self instruction”, (with guidance), collaborative develop-ment of curriculum unique to each stu-dent, and flexibility of time and place of study, provides the ideal learning en-vironment to satisfy individual needs. AIU is an institution of experiential learning and nontraditional education at a distance. There are no classrooms and attendance is not required.
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The School of Business and Econom-ics allows aspiring and practicing professionals, managers, and entrepre-neurs in the private and public sectors to complete a self paced distance learning degree program of the highest academic standard.
The ultimate goal is to empower learners and help them take advantage of the enormous array of resources from the world environment in order to eliminate the current continuum of poverty and limitations.
Degree programs are designed for those students whose professional
The School of Social and Human Stud-ies is focused on to the development of studies which instill a core commitment to building a society based on social and economic justice and enhancing oppor-tunities for human well being.
The founding principles lie on the basic right of education as outlined in the Declaration of Human Rights. We instill in our students a sense of confidence and self reliance in their ability to access the vast opportunities available through information chan-nels, the world wide web, private, pub-lic, nonprofit, and nongovernmental
The School of Science and Engineering seeks to provide dynamic, integrated, and challenging degree programs designed for those whose experience is in industrial research, scientific pro-duction, engineering and the general sciences. Our system for research and education will keep us apace with the twenty-first century reach scientific advance in an environmentally and ecologically responsible manner to al-low for the sustainability of the human population. We will foster among our students a demand for ethical behavior, an appreciation for diversity, an un-derstanding of scientific investigation,
With access to a global catalog created and maintained collectively by more than 9,000 participating institutions, AIU students have secured excellent research tools for their study programs.
The AIU online library contains over 2 billion records and over 300 million bibliographic records that are increasing day by day. The sources spanning thou-sands of years and virtually all forms of human expression. There are files of all kinds, from antique inscribed stones to e-books, form wax engravings to MP3s, DVDs and websites. In addition to the archives, the library AIU Online offers electronic access to more than 149,000 e-books, dozens of databases and more than 13 million full-text articles with pictures included. Being able to access 60 databases and 2393 periodicals with more than 18 million items, guarantees the information required to perform the assigned research project. Users will find that many files are enriched with artistic creations on the covers, indexes, re-views, summaries and other information. The records usually have information attached from important libraries. The user can quickly assess the relevance of the information and decide if it is the right source.
experience has been in business, marketing, administration, economics, finance and management.
Areas of study: Accounting, Advertis-ing, Banking, Business Administration, Communications, Ecommerce, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Home Economics, Human Resources, International Busi-ness, International Finance, Investing, globalization, Marketing, Management, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Public Administrations, Sustainable Development, Public Relations, Tele-communications, Tourism, Trade.
organizations in an ever expanding global community.
Degree programs are aimed towards those whose professional life has been related to social and human behavior, with the arts, or with cultural studies.
Areas of Study: Psychology, Inter-national Affairs, Sociology, Political Sciences, Architecture, Legal Stud-ies, Public Administration, Literature and languages, Art History, Ministry, African Studies, Middle Eastern Stud-ies, Asian Studies, European Studies, Islamic Studies, Religious Studies.
knowledge of design innovation, a critical appreciation for the importance of technology and technological change for the advancement of humanity.
Areas of Study: Mechanical Engineer-ing, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electri-cal Engineering, Computer Engineer-ing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math-ematics, Communications, Petroleum Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, nutrition Sci-ence, Agricultural Science, Computer Science, Sports Science, Renewable Energy, geology, Urban Planning.
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AIU is striving to regain the significance of the concept of education, which is rooted into the Latin “educare”, meaning “to pull out”, breaking loose from the paradigm of most 21st century universities with their focus on “digging and placing information” into students’ heads rather than teaching them to think.
For AIU, the generation of “clones” that some tra-ditional universities are spreading throughout the real world is one of the most salient reasons for today’s ills. In fact, students trained at those educational institu-tions never feel a desire to “change the world” or the current status quo; instead, they adjust to the environ-ment, believe everything is fine, and are proud of it all.
IN A WORLD where knowledge and mostly informa-tion expire just like milk, we must reinvent university as a whole in which each student, as the key player, is UnIQUE within an intertwined environment.
This century’s university must generate new knowledge bits although this may entail its separation from both the administrative bureaucracy and the faculty that evolve there as well.
AIU thinks that a university should be increasingly integrated into the “real world”, society, the economy, and the holistic human being. As such, it should con-centrate on its ultimate goal, which is the student, and get him/her deeply immersed into a daily praxis of paradigm shifts, along with the Internet and research, all these being presently accessible only to a small minority of the world community.
AIU students must accomplish their self-learning mission while conceptualizing it as the core of daily life values through the type of experiences that lead
to a human being’s progress when information is con-verted into education.
The entire AIU family must think of the university as a setting that values diversity and talent in a way that trains mankind not only for the present but above all for a future that calls everyday for professionals who empower themselves in academic and profes-sional areas highly in demand in our modern society.
We shall not forget that, at AIU, students are responsible for discovering their own talents and po-tential, which they must auto-develop in such a way that the whole finish product opens up as a flower that blossoms every year more openly.
THE AIU STANCE is against the idea of the cam-pus as a getaway from day-to-day pressure since we believe reality is the best potential-enhancer ever; one truly learns through thinking, brainstorming ideas, which leads to new solutions, and ultimately the rebirth of a human being fully integrated in a sustain-able world environment. Self-learning is actualized more from within than a top-down vantage point, that is to say, to influence instead of requesting, ideas more than power. We need to create a society where solidar-ity, culture, life, not political or economic rationalism and more than techno structures, are prioritized. In short, the characteristics of AIU students and alumni remain independence, creativity, self-confidence, and ability to take risk towards new endeavors. This is about people’s worth based not on what they know but on what they do with what they know.
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AIU offers educational opportunities in the USA to adults from around the world so that they can use their own potential to manage their personal, global cultural development. The foundational axis of our philosophy lies upon self-actualized knowledge and information, with no room for obsoleteness, which is embedded into a DISTAnCE LEARnIng SySTEM based on AnDRA-gOgy and OMnIOLOgy. The ultimate goal of this paradigm is to empower learners and help them take advantage of the enormous array of resources from the world environment in order to eliminate the current continuum of poverty and limitations.
This will become a crude reality with respect for, and practice of, human and community rights through experiences, investigations, practicum work, and/or examinations. Everything takes place in a setting that fosters diversity; with advisors and consultants with doctorate degrees and specializations in Human Development monitor learning processes, in addition to a worldwide web of colleagues and associations, so that they can reach the satisfaction and the progress of humanity with peace and harmony.
Contact us to get startednow, it’s possible to earn your degree in the comfort of your own home. For additional information or to see if you qualify for admissions please contact us.
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